NMID ResponseLaren M. Bailey
Conger Management Group
4824 W. Fairview Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
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1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH
FAX #208-463-0092
RE: Questions regarding NMID's Finch Lateral- Verado Subdivision
Dear Laren:
NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395
nmid.org
OFFICE: Nampa 208-466-7861
SHOP: Nampa 208-466-0663
This letter is in response to questions posed to Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) regarding
the Finch Lateral, formerly known as the South Slough. Due to confusion of whether this water way
was an irrigation delivery facility or waste ditch, NMID renamed it in approximately 1994 to Finch
Lateral. Preliminary plans propose relocating a portion of this facility for a future phase of Verado
Subdivision.
For relocations, it is district policy they be piped, or for larger facilities it must be lined with concrete;
such as the Ridenbaugh Canal. As you are probably aware, the Finch Lateral is piped in several
locations along this waterway. The most notable, through the City of Meridians Kleiner Park to the
Regency at River Valley development and continuing to Eagle Road.
If this facility remains in the same location, set in a park or pathway setting, NMID will require the
facility be fenced off from the public to prevent the hazard of drowning. The same policy was followed
in the previous phases of the Verado Subdivision for the pedestrian pathway along this same facility.
The question of the possibility of a pedestrian bridge over this facility would have to meet all current
district requirements and be covered under the Master Pathway Agreement, with the City of Meridian.
The bridge must be fully enclosed and be designed to not hinder the district's maintenance activities.
Typically pedestrian traffic is directed to the road crossings and sidewalks rather than pedestrian
bridges.
If you should have any further questions regarding this letter, please feel free to give me a call.
Sincerely,
Gre G. Curtis
Water Superintendent
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
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Cc: Each Director
A. Madsen, Asst. Water Superintendent
D. Duvall, Crew Foreman
P. Huddlestun, PUIS Foreman
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APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES
RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000
BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000